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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Don’t Sell or Trade Your Car – Give It!
Are you in the market for a new car? What will you do with your old one? One of the best options…
5 Unusual Christmas Giving Ideas
We are at that time of year where people are hunting for Christmas ideas. The retailers are sure to remind us to…
3 Amazing Thoughts About the Royals World Series Parade
The Kansas City Royals won the World Series. That statement is almost surreal given the 30 year drought and all the bad…
Pitfalls of Passing Stock to Children
I’ve seen it often. A business owner grows his business. As the business grows, so does the stock value. Inevitably, the question…
Reduce your Life to 15 Things?!
Andrew Hyde decided to sail around the world. As a result he sold virtually everything he owned. He engaged in a little…
Why 70% of Wealthy Families Will Lose their Money with the Next Generation
A recent article in Money magazine tells of the difficulty of holding on to wealth in the second generation. Stephen Lovell, a…
Friends Don’t Let Friends Sell Businesses
I speak often on the subject of giving and taxes. Probably more than 2 years ago, I spoke to some ministry leaders…
The Generous Life
Deep in the Ozark Mountains in Southern Missouri, there is still a time and place that remains untouched by the ravages of…
“I’m 18!” “But you’re still my son!”
Her hair is jet black. Her smile is still strong. Her ring finger is empty. But her eyes are tired. She’s a…